Tuesday, May 30, 2017

It is Beginning to Look

Like a party dress—Right now it needs
a major pressing, and it still needs details (a small bow at the
front collar) and sleeves, and hem and.

And it is just the first of two--(the
next one to be blue--) The blue has the same embroidered trim down
the front—and will have a blue lining, too, of course.

A ribbon sash will make the dress very
dressy and party like—but as is, the dress is just girly--and will
be, after the party just another dress for them to wear. Depending
on the fit, (and the reception) I might make another set of
dresses—Simpler, and more casual—a nice red, white and blue set.
Their dad's family has an annual 4th of July event—and
something patriot will be fun for a picnic party.

I know Miss C will love it—She is the
most grateful child—For her birthday, she received a present—as
she unwrapped the gift paper, she found newspaper (as padding) She
was so excited with newspaper, it took a while to convince her to
remove it (and find a slate board and chalk!) Newspaper—Oh thank
you, I am so happy!

She is in someways like me—a bit
picky—and these dresses have all the details I liked in dresses, as
a child. Long zippers for easy on and easy off, a pocket, open (not
elastic gathered) sleeves (still to come). I also loved ribbons and lace and other
pretty details. I have a habit of doing this—Making things I like
(since I was picky, and liked lots of specific detail) thinking
others will like or enjoy the same details I LIKED.